In this episode, we are joined by Fiona Dick, Head of Sport at De Montfort University in Leicester. Fiona takes us on a passionate and intimate journey through her professional career in sport. With searing honesty, we'll hear about how she has persevered through knockbacks and pursued her passion for working in sport.
We'll hear how Fiona has navigated change, building a sports department from scratch in an incredibly short time period. Accompanied with insights into the importance of focussing on team behaviours and holding people accountable.
This episode is packed full of takeaways and includes some great information about the delivery model for encouraging students from a widening participation background to get and stay active.
Fiona has recommended the following books as key inspiration points for her:
Five Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Lencioni
Eat, Sweat, Play - Anna Kessel
Game Changers - Sue Anstiss
Note - you'll hear us discuss TASS, this is the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme.
Episode edited by Peter Lambern, Cardiff Met Sport TV